Arrest made on 1989 cold case abduction, rape of Danbury woman

After 35 years, police have arrested a man who the alleged victim tied to previous police reports.

Jack Walsh

Oct 23, 2024, 4:13 PM

Updated 21 days ago

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Danbury police have made an arrest in a 1989 abduction and rape case.
David Coffey was arrested Tuesday and charged in the abduction and rape of a Danbury woman. Police say the incident happened in the Lake Avenue and Merrimac Street area.
Last November, the alleged victim reached out to police, providing a story that matched with previous police reports. This led to an arrest warrant for Coffey.
His bond is currently set at $750,000.